Cake Recipes
Wilton Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
- 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Cream shortening with electric mixer.
- Add butter extract.
- Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl
often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
- Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
- For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.
- Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks.
- Re-whip before using.
Attribution
Wilton Industries, Inc.